Research Papers: Recent submissions
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Yield improvement of Kenyan sesame varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2001)In an effort to improve the yield of Kenyan sesame cultivars the seeds of three cultivars, SPS SIK6, SIK 096 and SPS SIK 50/1 were subjected to 300Gy, 400Gy and 600Gy of gamma rays. A first batch of seeds were subjected to ... -
Integrating local communities into the management of human-wildlife conflicts
(University of Nairobi, 2013-09)The overall objective of this project is to contribute to reduction of human-wildlife conflicts and improve community livelihoods in the Tsavo West buffer zone. The project aims to build the capacity of Taveta District ... -
Controlling infectious bursal disease through development of local vaccines and establishing ffective vaccination program
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12) -
Diagnostic and Control Tools and Strategies for Taenia solium cysticercosis (ASARECA/AB/2009/01)
(University of Nairobi, 2011) -
Environment challenges in Africa: further dimensions to the trade, MNCs and energy debate
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the linkage between environmental challenges, multinational corporations (MNCs) activities, trade and energy in Africa; and further elaborate on the role of institutions, ... -
Breast‐feeding and human immunodeficiency virus infection: Assessment of knowledge among clinicians in Kenya
(2015)In Kenya,human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)prevalence ranks among the highest in the world.Approximately60000 infections yearly are attributed to vertical transmission including the process of labour and breast-feeding.The ... -
Herders' knowledge on mineral nutrition and implication on sheep and goat productivity in Marsabit South District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)A cross-sectional survey was undertaken in Merille location, Marsabit South district of northern Kenya to assess indigenous knowledge on mineral nutrition of sheep and goats. Questionnaires were administered to herders ... -
A strategic framework for using Japanese official for using Japanese official development assistance development assistance in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 1999)Foreign aid in Africa is at a crisis stage. The economic literature is divided on usefulness of aid in Africa, and some research in this area has argued for its curtailment, falling short of recommending cancellation. ... -
Developing regional system for sweet potato planting material
(University of Nairobi, 2005) -
Air pollution studies in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2007) -
Water quality in Kenya: electrochemical sensors for water quality assessment
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Termites as a source of atmospheric pollution
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Alternative energy sources in Kenya: case studies on coal
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Ecosystem helath in Kenya`s wildlife conservation areas
(2015-05-25)
